Japanese

さいぜん
Meaning: the best; most suitable
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

最
善

Example sentences

He did his absolute best.
我々は最善を尽くすことを誓います。
We swear to do our best.
最善を尽くしましたが、結果は残念なものでした。
I did my best, but the result was disappointing.
最善をなすことが大切だ。
It is important to do one's best.
私たちはその問題の最善の解決策を見つけた。
We found the best solution to that problem.

Usage Notes

Refers to the best possible action or result within a given set of circumstances.

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